nonprofits
FilmScene loses National Endowment for the Arts grant
Just three days after receiving the Governor’s Arts Award at the State Capitol, Iowa City-based FilmScene received word regarding another source of funding — but there was no rejoicing with this news. An email notified the nonprofit that its grant…
More work, fewer hands
It’s no secret that employers have struggled with workforce issues over the past year –…
Nonprofits found creative ways to fulfill missions in a challenging year
By most accounts, the need for nonprofit agencies has never been greater than in the…
Grants to promote postsecondary training and education
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Gov. Kim Reynolds announced awards to 65 applicants for the Coronavirus…
Wells Fargo limits PPP loans amid fed asset cap
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Wells Fargo & Co. is expecting to be a big…
Waypoint helps navigate Iowa’s child care crisis
Kids enrolled in Waypoint’s KidsPoint program play on equipment at the nonprofit’s headquarters in downtown…
IWLC rebrands with a global vision
Women Lead Change CEO Tiffany O’Donnell, shown in 2017 with Dubuque conference keynote speakers Lauren…
CBJ Q&A: Mary Wheeler of Horizons
By Adam Moore [email protected] New Horizons CEO Mary Wheeler returned from the Twin Cities last…
Nonprofits talk recruiting wins and woes
A volunteer sorts food at the Crisis Center food bank in a file photo. The…
Stoking the fires of nonprofit innovation
Girls With Ideas Founder and CEO Allison Poss works with Abbie Schneider at the Iowa…
Getting the most from your volunteers
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column Over the last few months, I’ve had the opportunity…
Better recruitment makes for better boards
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column Many boards appoint their nominating committees to identify and…
Ready for new financial reporting standards?
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column For some, thinking about changes in financial reporting standards…
Creative fundraisers connect nonprofits with community
A team pulls a Boeing 757 during the “Pulling for Honor” event, held Aug. 6…
Serving an all-volunteer organization
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column Our seven-county Creative Corridor is home to more than…
Boards need an annual performance check-up
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Column We’re accustomed to taking our cars in for regular…